In a deal that marries interactive tools to video-on-demand content, interactive TV firm GoldPocket has partnered with VOD server maker Concurrent to allow two-way interactivity within VOD programs.Through the deal, Concurrent will be able to offer its cable operator customers…
Young Broadcasting fell deeper into the red Monday, reporting a second-quarter loss of $36.1 million, compared with red ink of $9.6 million a year ago, hurt by a sharp decline in political revenue and continued weakness at its San Francisco-based…
President Bush joined the long list of those paying tribute Monday morning to “ABC World News Tonight’s” elegant, urbane and measured anchor Peter Jennings, who died Sunday at home 4½ months after disclosing he had been diagnosed with lung cancer….
Media Giants Shed Past, Clear Way for Growth
Seeks Support for Conduct Rules From Opposing Sides
Ads, Made More Attractive by DVR Technology, Now Frequently Carry Ratings Guarantees
MSNBC President Rick Kaplan’s first major schedule change since taking the reins of the network 18 months ago takes effect tonight, and he’s banking on one of the moves being a game changer.MSNBC has fallen from third to fourth place…
Passion Purveyors Take Low-Key Approach in New and Traditional Media Campaigns
CBS Awaits Fritts Successor; Fox Open; NBC Mum
Liberty Media CEO Robert Bennett announced last Wednesday that he will retire as chief executive of the media company April 1, 2006. Liberty Chairman John Malone will assume the CEO title until a successor is named. Mr. Bennett’s retirement follows…